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Hi
You can enrol yourself to Msc in Network technology/ IT / Computers. Other than this you can do International Certifications. For LAN/WAN Administration are MCSE, UNIX Admin, LINUX Admin, CNE, etc., whereas for WAN Administration you need CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCDP, CCIE.
You can also do diploma course in Computer hardware and Networking.
Job options:
There are ample job opportunities in hardware and networking sector for hardware professionals all over India. Good jobs in hardware and networking are offered by the hardware manufacturing companies, system design companies, software companies, call centers, telecom companies,BPO companies and hardware repair shops.
Some of the reputed companies in India recruiting the professionals are- Casio India Company, Acer India (PVT) Ltd, Microchip Technologies India in New Delhi, CMC Limited, Comarco Wireless Technologies, SK International in Mumbai, Intel Corporation, Hewlett-Packard India, Dell in Bangalore etc.
Remuneration:
Entry level salaries can be as high as Rs.20,000–25,000 for those with relevant vendor certifications like CCNA, etc. Diploma holders could expect to earn Rs.7,000–10,000. At the higher end a CTO (Chief Technology Officer) would get Rs 40,000. Those with good knowledge of ISPs, TCP/IP and the three-odd protocols, lease lines, particularly Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, command anything between Rs.75,000 upto 1.5 lakh+ (plus hefty perks).
Good luck
Answered On:-
5/5/2010 6:27:33 AM